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United States CBP police inspect a seized shipment of cocaine. Cocaine is the second most popular illegal recreational drug in the United States behind cannabis, [1] and the U.S. is the world's largest consumer of cocaine. [2] In 2020, Oregon became the first U.S. state to decriminalize cocaine. [3]
Illegal: Illegal: Cocaine was first made illegal by the Dangerous Drugs Act 1920 (10 & 11 Geo. 5. c. 46). It is now classed as a Class A drug, controlled by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38). Possession carries a punishment of up to 7 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.
1979: Illegal drug use in the U.S. peaked when 25 million of Americans used an illegal drug within the 30 days prior to the annual survey. [ 27 ] 1986: The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 was enacted into law by Congress.
Cocaine is the second most popular illegal recreational drug in the United States (behind cannabis) [163] and the U.S. is the world's largest consumer of cocaine. [164] Its users span over different ages, races, and professions.
The US federal government is an opponent of the illegal drug trade; however, state laws vary greatly and in some cases contradict federal laws. The Organization of American States estimated that the revenue for cocaine sales in the US was $34 billion in 2013.
Two sisters allegedly brought nearly five kilograms of cocaine into the U.S. during an MSC Cruises sailing last month.
Cocaine is the second most popular illegal recreational drug in the United States behind cannabis, [17] and the U.S. is the world's largest consumer of cocaine. [ 18 ] In 2020, the state of Oregon became the first U.S. state to decriminalize cocaine.
USA TODAY. A wall of rain, snow, and ice will sweep across the US. But at least it's warmer. Weather. Fox Weather. Much-needed rain triggers mudslides, debris flows in Los Angeles burn-scar areas.